Tag Archives: goals

I Dared Me

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

One day I took a look at the blog I had created, and I saw that there were only brittle bones holding it up, occasional posts with gaps of neglect letting the structure sag. I shook my head at myself. … Continue reading →

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The Golden Record

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

Because we watched Guardians of the Galaxy 2, Netflix was quite sure we would want to watch a documentary on the Voyager spacecraft. Because… the music? The humor? The alien characters? Well, we actually did like some of the music. … Continue reading →

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Favorite: Back to Work

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

http://5by5.tv/b2w Back to Work: This is a podcast that I just enjoy listening to. It’s a couple of guys who talk about random stuff and they often make me laugh. They include links to related sites that sometimes help to … Continue reading →

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Favorite: Free Code Camp

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

If you’re interested in learning web development, and you like checking things off a list and getting little encouraging messages, this is the place. HTTPS://www.freecodecamp.org Not only have I worked my way through most of the front end development section, … Continue reading →

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Quote: What to do

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

“You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt

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How to get through your to-do list

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

First, make your to-do list, but don’t include everything under the sun. Start out with about 9 things that you can do (or make progress on) in half an hour or less. Find a random number generator, roll some dice, … Continue reading →

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Favorite: Written? Kitten!

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Brave Thoughts

http://writtenkitten.net This is a good one for writers who need a little motivation. You may be happy with kittens, but I write for giraffes. Follow the instructions for changing the URL. If positive reinforcement works for you, give it a … Continue reading →

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That Happy Feeling

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Brave Thoughts

That feeling of accomplishment, of success, of I-want-to-share-this-with-everyone. That smile that comes unbidden, effortlessly. That joy you want to share with others as your day unfolds. This is the “why”. This is the answer. Because when it works, when we … Continue reading →

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Now Where Did I Put That List of Goals?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Brave Thoughts

I would like to say I’ve been so busy fixing, making, moving and changing that I haven’t had time to add posts to this blog… Not to say I haven’t done anything. There has been change: a new diet and … Continue reading →

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Why We Try

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Brave Thoughts

Not long ago, I began to wonder: Why don’t I just do the things I want to do? Those magical things that would give life meaning and make me feel so proud… not the TV watching and eating homemade pizzas that I … Continue reading →

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